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Alter Eco

Houston, TX

Alter Eco is a natural products brand from Houston, TX with 39 products on Beacon Discovery, mostly shelf stable candy and shelf stable cold cereals. 27 are Certified B Corp and 24 Certified Gluten-Free, and its range is distributed by UNFI and KeHE.

Alter Eco was founded in 2005 with the goal of bringing delicious food to conscious consumers. The company has always had a focus on fair trade, organic and sustainable products. In 2009, the company was B-Corp certified and in 2010 became a carbon neutral company. In 2013, we launched the first and only compostable truffle wrapper and in 2022 launched a new granola line. We are also committed to supporting regenerative agriculture and work with our suppliers to educate and fund agriculture projects around the world.

What does Alter Eco make?

Which certifications does Alter Eco hold?

  • Certified B Corp 27 of 39
  • Certified Gluten-Free 24 of 39
  • Fair Trade 23 of 39
  • Certified Organic 17 of 39

Diets its products meet: Organic (17), Gluten-Free (3), Vegetarian (3), Low FODMAP (2) and Vegan (2).

HowGood sustainability estimates

19 of Alter Eco's food and beverage products have a HowGood estimate: 3 Great and 16 Good.

Wholesale and distribution

Distributors: UNFI and KeHE.

Distribution regions: Central, East, North East, South East and West.

Which Informa shows has Alter Eco exhibited at?

  • Expo West 2027
  • Newtopia Now 2026, booth 654
  • Expo West 2026, booth F103
  • Expo West 2025, booth 1556
  • Newtopia Now 2024, booth 2808

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